crime

Arrested for felony eluding

One man is behind bars after leading police on a high speed chase through Biloxi. Sunday night around 9:30 Biloxi police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 30-year-old Kenny Bullock of Biloxi for a traffic violation. Bullock then led…

Biloxi man arrested for felony touching of a child

A man is in custody today on charges of sexual assault of a child. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 40-year-old Arlan Morris of Biloxi. He’s facing two counts of touching of a child for lustful purpose…

Man arrested in connection to wife’s death

A Pearl River County man wanted in connection to his wife’s death was arrested in Utah. Sixty-one year-old Charles Bowman was spotted in a campground on the east side of Bear Lake. He was arrested by the United States Marshal…

Man in custody for firing gun inside Gulfport business

A former employee of Warren Pavement in Gulfport has turned himself into police after firing shots in a workplace shooting Friday morning. Fifty-five year-old Johnnie Lee Fulton was accused of firing a gun inside Warren Pavement. No one was injured…

College Park neighborhood discusses crime

Crime prevention starts with awareness and that’s exactly what was on tonight’s agenda for College Park residents. Tonight Gulfport’s Ward Two Councilman Ron Roland hosted a community meeting alongside Gulfport police, allowing locals to speak out about their concerns. Petty…

Arrested for auto burglary in Ocean Springs

Two Ocean Springs residents are now behind bars for auto burglary. According to police, Michelle Kiker was arrested for rendering criminal assistance in hiding out Darren Cox who was wanted for auto burglary. When investigators showed up at Kiker’s home…

Third Street shooting investigation

Gulfport police are looking for a second suspect believed to be connected with a shooting that happened on Third Street Sunday night. Thirty-six year-old Jermaine Posey of Biloxi is wanted for questioning. Currently, this is an outstanding aggravated assault warrant…

Wanted for questioning in money scam

Biloxi police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a quick change money scam. The incident happened on May 5th at about 11 a.m. in the 800 block of Howard Avenue. Police say the man was…

Biloxi man charged with credit card fraud

A Biloxi man was arrested for allegedly purchasing more than $5,000 worth of merchandise with a stolen credit card. Police say 30-year-old Charles Challenor committed the fraud at the Belk Department Store located in Edgewater Mall back in May. Challenor…

Vehicle theft arrest in Biloxi

Biloxi police arrested an Alabama man for reportedly stealing two cars out of a casino parking lot. Twenty-eight year-old Winston Thach of Irvington was taken into custody on two warrants issued for felony taking away a motor vehicle. The warrants…

Man wanted for counterfeit

Biloxi police need help identifying a white male who allegedly attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 at the Walmart on CT Switzer Road. The suspect is described as wearing a white ball cap, white shirt, and khaki shorts and appears…

Man wanted in connection with Gulfport shooting

Gulfport Police Department needs help locating a man wanted in relation to an active shooting investigation. Forty-four year-old Ricky McDonald is believed to be connected to a shooting that took place Sunday evening on the 600 block of 3rd Street…

Escaped convict captured in Jackson County Saturday

Convicted killer Michael Wilson is back in custody after three days of being on the run in South Mississippi. The calls came in and on Saturday night around 6 p.m. Michael Wilson was finally put back in handcuffs. Jackson County…

Manhunt continues for escaped convict Michael Wilson

The hunt for Michael ‘Pretty Boy Floyd’ Wilson now continues into its second night. The convicted murderer remains on the run after escaping from a South Mississippi prison yesterday afternoon. Wilson was serving two consecutive life sentences prior to his…

Arrested for auto burglary

Biloxi police arrested 32-year-old Devin Gary for breaking into a vehicle. This incident happened Tuesday night in the 200 block of Beach Boulevard. Evidence obtained during the investigation linked Gary to this incident. He was transported to the Harrison County…

Pursuit of stolen vehicle ends in crash

A man in George County is facing multiple charges after reportedly stealing a vehicle and leading deputies on a high-speed chase. Deputies responded to reports of a stolen vehicle spotted exiting a Dollar General located on Highway 98 in the…

‘Pretty Boy Floyd’ escapes prison

The search continues today for a murderer on the run last seen in Jackson County Thursday. Forty-eight year-old Michael ‘Pretty Boy Floyd’ Wilson was serving two life sentences when he escaped from prison. Michael Floyd Wilson, also known as Pretty…

Search continues for escaped inmate

The search continues on the Coast for escaped convict, Michael Wilson. Floyd escaped from Leakesville Correctional Facility Thursday. He was convicted of two homicides and was serving two life sentences. Take a look at how he has appeared in photos.

Charged with felony eluding in Biloxi

Shortly after 11 last night, a Gulfport man led police on a high speed chase through residential neighborhoods. Police say 44-year-old Elwyn Smith led officers on a chase that ended at the dead end of Rustwood Drive after he drove…

Arrest made in Rumours armed robbery

Tranesa Infinity Morgan of Pascagoula has been arrested after an armed robbery at Rumours Lounge in Ocean Springs. Morgan was identified using surveillance video along with assistance from the Biloxi and Pascagoula police departments. She’s been charged with one count…

Escaped inmate possibly on the Coast

The search continues for a killer on the run. Coast law enforcement is out in full force as tips, leads, and multiple sightings point toward our area. Forty-eight year-old Michael Wilson was first reported missing yesterday afternoon from the South…